- Some people with low self-esteem are overachievers who
believe that a high IQ, physical beauty, winning at sports,
or being Number One assures emotional well-being. They are
often motivated by feelings of inferiority that propel them
to seek validation of worth (their own and other’s) in
outer manifestations; such as, money, power, or praise.
- Some people make a practice of devoting all of their time
and energy to family and friends and none to themselves.
Often they give for the wrong reasons, with hidden agendas
and expectations; such as, to be loved, admired, or needed.
Unfulfilled people are secretly needy and give
conditionally.
- Some believe that they can only be loved by earning love
and doing something. They then evaluate their worthiness
based on what they do, not on who they are.
- Some base their self-worth on the opinions of others or on
outside indicators, such as the value of their portfolio in
the stock market. Turning power outside of self, these
people feel like victims.
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